The Goods Yard was originally on the south-east side of the track, above the huge brick retaining wall, which ever after became a home for large posters.

Buses call at Adams Hill, adjacent to the car park next to the Chester bound platform.

[8] The revision was necessary to allow the operation of additional services between Manchester and London Euston over the already congested Stockport railway viaduct.

[9] This is due to Northern Rail timetabling trains to take longer than expected, to meet punctuality targets.

This will allow direct trains to Crewe from Knutsford, giving a better connection to the Midlands and the South of England.

[15] Proposals for a direct link to Manchester Airport from Knutsford were first put forward in the 1990s, not much had seemed to materialise from this.

However, in 2009 Network Rail stated that the creation of the third platform has meant that the capacity at Manchester airport will become constrained by the layover of the trains and congestion at the throat.

To solve this issue they have recommended building a line underneath the Airport towards Northwich in the 2019 to 2024 period.

In 2013 TfGM said that running tram-trains to Knutsford would provide poor value for money and that alternative heavy rail options should be looked at instead.